Admit To

Pronunciation: /ədˈmɪt tuː/

Definitions of admit to

verb to confess or acknowledge something, typically something that is perceived as negative or wrong

Example Sentences

A1 I admit to eating all the cookies.

A2 She admitted to making a mistake.

B1 He admitted to not studying for the exam.

B2 The suspect finally admitted to committing the crime.

C1 The politician admitted to accepting bribes.

C2 The CEO admitted to misleading investors about the company's financial status.

Examples of admit to in a Sentence

formal I must admit to making a mistake in my calculations.

informal I have to admit to binge-watching the entire series in one day.

slang I'll admit to being a bit of a foodie, always trying new restaurants.

figurative She finally had to admit to herself that she was in love with him.

Grammatical Forms of admit to

• past tense: admitted
• plural: admit
• comparative: more admitted
• superlative: most admitted
• present tense: admits
• future tense: will admit
• perfect tense: have admitted
• continuous tense: is admitting
• singular: admits
• positive degree: admit
• infinitive: to admit
• gerund: admitting
• participle: admitted

Origin and Evolution of admit to

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'admit' originated from the Latin word 'admittere', which means 'to allow to enter'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'admit' has evolved to not only mean allowing someone to enter a place, but also to acknowledge the truth or existence of something, as in 'admitting to' a mistake or wrongdoing.